The SYL distrusted a supportive Egyptian envoy for socializing with Italians

Evidence

The SYL was not happy with the Egyptian envoy, Salahdiin Faddel, although he was supportive of the nationalist project, because he drank alcohol. The concern was that he would mix socially with the Italians and befriend them. — Abdi Ismail Samatar, Africa’s First Democrats, 1253

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Abdi Ismail Samatar, Africa’s First Democrats, 1253